The Biome is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Biome employed 47 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Biome is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Biome generated $3.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BIOME OFFERS CUSTOMIZED, PROJECT-BASED AND STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GROWTH MINDSET AND STEAM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BIOME, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICLY SUPPORTED CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OF THE ST. LOUIS MISSOURI PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE SCHOOL WAS ORGANIZED IN 2014 UNDER CHAPTER 355 REVISED STATUTES OF MISSOURI (RSMO) AND GOVERNED BY SENATE BILL NO. 781 OF THE 89TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE. THE SCHOOL UNDER CURRENT MISSOURI STATUTES IS CONSIDERED TO BE A LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCY (LEA).
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Alex Head Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Charles Walch Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Alex Zaks Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Joe White Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Jeff Gamble Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Jessica Cochran Member | Trustee | 0.17 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Youth Learning Center Educational Services | 6/29/19 | $647,768 |
St Louis Public School Retirement Syste Retirement | 6/29/19 | $192,064 |
Csd Group Insurance Trustmercer Insurance | 6/29/19 | $107,927 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $441,995 |
Government grants | $3,145,064 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,587,059 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $42,993 |
Investment income | $766 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,630,818 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,561,887 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $329,820 |
Payroll taxes | $123,934 |
Fees for services: Management | $857,086 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $122,892 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $207,558 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $267,990 |
Travel | $9,427 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $13,500 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,457 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $109,588 |
Total functional expenses | $3,615,139 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $348,980 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,109 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,106,996 |
Total assets | $1,573,085 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $493,390 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $493,390 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,079,695 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,573,085 |